Nikola Jokic scores 61-point triple-double in Nuggets’ loss to Timberwolves | Basketball News

The All-Star centre became only the third player in NBA history to record a 60-point triple-double.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker hit two free throws with 0.1 seconds left in double overtime, and the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a 61-point triple-double from Nikola Jokic to beat the Denver Nuggets 140-139.

Minnesota trailed by one with 17.7 seconds left when Denver’s Russell Westbrook stole a pass by Anthony Edwards, but he missed a layup at the other end. The Timberwolves raced down…